A hospital administrator is involved in contract negotiations with the nursing union leaders. To resolve issues:
a. nurses should be assertive to make certain that their view predominates.
b. both sides should strive to meet the inter-ests of both parties.
c. the negotiator should use independent problem-solving skills.
d. the budget should dictate the conditions of the negotiation.
B
Both sides should strive to maintain the poise of the other party in a win-win situation, also known as interest-based bargaining. Each party should gain something, and the solution should be acceptable to both sides. Problem solving, consensus building, and integrative decision making are techniques used to achieve this goal.
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A. The mentee feels he or she is giving more than the mentor. B. The mentor feels he or she is giving more than the mentee. C. The mentor and mentee separate or, in some instances, terminate. D. The mentor is exploiting the mentee.